DROPS Muskat
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Knitted top in DROPS Muskat. Piece is knitted with leaf pattern and short sleeves. Size: S - XXXL

DROPS 220-29
DROPS design: Pattern no R-782
Yarn group B
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SIZE:
S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL

MATERIALS:
DROPS MUSKAT from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
300-350-400-450-450-500 g colour 81, clay

KNITTING TENSION:
21 stitches in width and 28 rows vertically in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm.

NEEDLES:
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 4 mm
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 4 mm: Length 40 and 80 cm for stocking stitch.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 3 mm
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 3 mm: Length 40 and 80 cm for rib.
Needle size is only a suggestion! If you have too many stitches on 10 cm switch to a larger needle size. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm switch to a smaller needle size.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
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Pattern instructions

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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:

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PATTERN:
See diagram A.1.

DECREASE TIP (applies to armholes and neck):
All decreases are done from the right side!
Decrease at beginning of row as follows: Work 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, 4 stitches in stocking stitch, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked (= 1 stitch decreased).

Decrease at end of row as follows:
Work until 7 stitches remain on needle, knit the next 2 stitches together (= 1 stitch decreased), knit 4, 1 edge stitch in garter stitch.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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TOP - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Body is worked in the round on circular needle up to armholes. Then divide the piece into front and back piece and work each part back and forth separately. Work sleeves in the round on double pointed needles/ short circular needle up to sleeve cap, then work sleeve cap back and forth. Finish working the neck edge in the round on circular needle.

BODY:
Cast on 176-198-220-242-264-286 stitches on circular needle size 3 mm with Muskat. Knit 1 round. Then work pattern A.1 in the round on round (= 8-9-10-11-12-13 repetitions of 22 stitches). When the first 6 rounds have been worked, switch to circular needle size 4 mm and continue in the round with pattern. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION!
When A.1 has been worked, continue in the round with stocking stitch. When piece measures 27-28-29-30-31-32 cm, work next round as follows:
Work the first 32-35-42-35-52-45 stitches, cast off the next 6-6-8-8-10-10 stitches for armhole, work the next 82-93-102-113-122-133 stitches and slip stitches on a stitch holder (= front piece), cast off the next 6-6-8-8-10-10 stitches for armhole, work the last 50-58-60-78-70-88 stitches (= back piece). Cut the yarn.

BACK PIECE:
= 82-93-102-113-122-133 stitches.
Work in stocking stitch back and forth with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in each side. On first row from right side begin decrease for armholes - read DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every 4th-4th-4th-2nd-2nd-2nd row 2-7-10-15-18-22 times in total = 78-79-82-83-86-89 stitches. Continue to work until piece measures 43-45-47-49-51-53 cm. On next row cast off the middle 34-35-36-37-38-39 stitches for neck and finish each shoulder separately. On next row from the neck, cast off 1 stitch = 21-21-22-22-23-24 stitches. Continue to work until piece measures 46-48-50-52-54-56 cm. Cast off. Work the other shoulder the same way.

FRONT PIECE:
= 82-93-102-113-122-133 stitches.
Work in stocking stitch back and forth with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in each side. On first row from right side begin decrease for armholes - remember DECREASE TIP. Decrease like this every 4th-4th-4th-2nd-2nd-2nd row 2-7-10-15-18-22 times in total = 78-79-82-83-86-89 stitches.
When piece measures 38-40-42-43-45-47 cm, slip the middle 24-25-26-27-28-29 stitches on a stitch holder for neck and finish each shoulder separately. Then decrease stitches for neck - remember DECREASE TIP. Cast off like this every 4th row 6 times in total = 21-21-22-22-23-24 stitches. Continue to work until piece measures 46-48-50-52-54-56 cm. Cast off. Work the other shoulder the same way.

SLEEVE:
Cast on 72-75-78-84-87-93 stitches on a short circular needle/double pointed needles 3 mm with Muskat. Knit 1 round. Then work rib (= knit 1/purl 2) in the round for 2 cm. Knit 1 round while increasing 0-1-2-2-3-3 stitches evenly = 72-76-80-86-90-96 stitches. Switch to short circular needle/double pointed needles size 4 mm. Work stocking stitch in the round for 2-2-2-3-3-3 cm. On next round cast off 6-6-8-8-10-10 stitches mid under sleeve. Then continue back and forth in stocking stitch and cast off for sleeve cap at the beginning of every row in each side as follows: Cast off 2 stitches 4-3-2-2-1-1 time, 1 stitch 1-6-9-11-16-19 times, 2 stitches 4-3-3-3-2-1 time and 4 stitches 1 time = 24-26-26-28-28-32 stitches. Cast off the remaining stitches. Sleeve measures approx. 11-13-15-17-19-21 cm.
Work the other sleeve the same way.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew the shoulder seams together. Sew sleeves in body inside 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on body and inside cast-off edge on sleeves.

NECK EDGE:
Pick up approx. 90 to 105 stitches from right side (including stitches on stitch holders) on circular needle size 3 mm with Muskat. Number of stitches must be divisible by 3.
Purl 1 round. Then work rib (= knit 1/purl 2) in the round for 2 cm. Cast off stitches with knit over knit and purl over purl.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 14.06.2021
Correction in diagram A.1.

Diagram

symbols = knit
symbols = purl
symbols = work 3 stitches in stitch as follows: Knit stitch but wait to slip stitch knitted onto right needle, make 1 yarn over on right needle and knit stitch 1 more time = 3 stitches (= 2 stitches increased)
symbols = purl 2 together
symbols = this square is not a stitch, go directly to next symbol in diagram
symbols = knit 3, pass first stitch worked over the other 2 so that this stitch is around the last 2 stitches
symbols = between 2 stitches make 1 yarn over
symbols = knit 2 together
symbols = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked
symbols = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over stitches worked together
symbols = at the beginning of this round; purl 1 stitch before working from the 2nd symbol in the diagram. At the end of the round purl the last stitch on the round together with the 1st stitch on the next round. Start the next round at the 2nd symbol in diagram.
symbols = at the beginning of this round; knit 1 stitch before working from the 2nd symbol in diagram. When there is 1 stitch left on round work as follows: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit the 1st stitch on the next round, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked. Start the next round at the 2nd symbol in diagram.
diagram
diagram

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Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

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At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

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Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (26)

country flag Agnes wrote:

Symbols = knit 3, pass first stitch worked over the other 2 so that this stitch is around the last 2 stitches , is this meaning that there is 1 stitch decrease?

18.08.2023 - 14:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Agnes, that's right, you will have decreased 1 stitch (drawn as a black square on next 2 rows). Happy knitting!

18.08.2023 - 16:13

country flag Kay wrote:

When you list the yarn amounts is that yards or meters?

26.07.2022 - 17:06

country flag Jean-Marie Warren wrote:

I am making the XXL size and I am struggling with the decreases on the sleeves. The instructions say to bind off 2 stitches 1 time, 1 stich 16 times, 2 stitches 2 times, and 4 stitches 1 time = 28 decreases, but I only get 26. Where am I missing the other 2 decreases?

29.05.2022 - 04:46

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Jean-Marie, you decrease 26 stitches, but you have 28 stitches remaining. At the end of the sentence, it says the number of stitches remaining. You decrease 26 stitches on each side, so you have 80-52 (i.e 26*2) = 28 stitches remaining. Happy knitting!

29.05.2022 - 22:48

country flag Ellis wrote:

Kunt u nummers bij toeren/naalden zetten? nu moet ik het printen om dat zelf te doen. Tip: het basis patroon van de kanten boord is 2x3 averecht - 1 recht -1x2averecht- 1 recht. u begint de naald na 1av van de 3. ik heb mijn steekmarkeerder 2 steken naar links [eerder] gezet, begin dus nld 7 met 1av - 2av samenbreien etc, eindig de nld met 2av - 1r. dit is (voor mij) makkelijker onthouden, verder/ hoger in het patroon zit dat telpatroon al in je herinnering.

23.07.2021 - 09:36

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Ellis,

Hartelijk dank voor je tips! Ik zal ze doorgeven aan de ontwerpafdeling om mee te nemen.

19.08.2021 - 14:18

country flag Jose wrote:

Muy interesante

26.06.2021 - 05:06

country flag Cinde Gorbandt wrote:

I am struggling to figure the decreases…in the back you start with 133 stitches, you cast two off every 4,4,4,2,2,2 rows…that is 6 rows of casting of two stitches for a total of 12…how does that get to 89 stitches?

22.06.2021 - 00:59

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Cinde, from the 133 stitch starting point I suppose you are doing the largest size, For that you should decrease 1 stitch and the beginning and the end of the row (2 stitches decreased in these rows) every other row, 22 times. 22 X 2 = 44, and 133-44 = 89. Happy Stitching!

22.06.2021 - 02:09

country flag Elisa wrote:

Buongiorno Vorrei segnalare un ERRORE nella 42a riga dello schema: i gettati sono tra una maglia e non tra 3 maglie! Sono impazzita prima di capire dove era l’errore.... no so se se ne e’ accorta qualcun’altra di voi....SALUTI

13.06.2021 - 17:17

DROPS Design answered:

Buonasera Elisa, il diagramma è stato corretto oggi, provi a vedere se adesso le risulta corretto. Buon lavoro!

14.06.2021 - 22:19

country flag Nathalie wrote:

Hallo, in der Chart stimmt die Reihe 41/42 nicht, oder? Das sollte heißen - Reihe 41: 1 Umschlag, 1 M rechts abheben, 2 M rechts zusammen, die abgehobene Masche über die 2 zusammengestrickten ziehen, 1 Umschlag. Reihe 42 dann alle Maschen rechts stricken.

07.06.2021 - 17:46

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Nathalie, oh ja stimmt sicher, unser Design Team wird das Diagram mal korrigieren, danke für den Hinweis. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

08.06.2021 - 08:29

country flag Tamsin Growden wrote:

Mistake on the chart. Row 42 shows the yarn overs which should be on row 41 on either side of slip 1, k2 together pass slipped st over. Took me ages to work out what was wrong. Also had to undo as I was a stitch too far to the left after the starred row. Whilst I think the instructions here are correct it would be good to have a note to check that the pattern lines up correctly with the pattern below!

04.06.2021 - 17:29

country flag Maria Teresa Nogueira wrote:

Não estou a perceber o início da volta 7

23.05.2021 - 11:16

DROPS Design answered:

Bom dia, No princípio desta volta, tricota-se uma malha liga (a seguir à malha que corresponde ao segundo quadrado do diagrama) e, depois, só no fim da volta, se faz uma diminuição para criar o efeito do ponto fantasia. Depois, na volta seguinte (8), começa-se pelo segundo quadrado do diagrama. Ver a legenda correspondente à estrela da volta 7 abaixo: * no princípio desta carreira, tricotar 1 malha liga depois do 2.º símbolo do diagrama. no fim desta carreira, tricotar juntamente em liga a última malha da carreira e a primeira malha da carreira seguinte. Começar a carreira seguinte pelo 2.º símbolo do diagrama Bons tricôs!

24.05.2021 - 09:44